Seattle election riot claims deputies and judges
Denver dispatch reports deadly violence at polling places with death of a Peabody deputy sheriff and killings of democratic election judges. Voter turnout is high yet elections clash amid party feuding and alleged fraud attempts as Turner's supporters expect city and county wins.
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Unrest and alleged fraud mark tense ward voting days
Reports from the First ward recount bitter clashes between Frank Clancy supporters and Great Northern backers as election judges swap hands. Street confrontations flare while police attempt to maintain order amid accusations of perverted ballots and railroad ties in a heated political contest.
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Ticket Slashed Up Urner Likely to Carry King County
Williams election now virtually admitted by all. Urner appears set for a strong margin in King County as supporters rally.
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Mead Confident in Democratic Sweep in West
Gubernatorial candidate A B Mead expresses extreme confidence in the Democratic ticket winning the state. He tells a correspondent that a heavy turnout will yield a clear majority for the ticket, suggesting the election will be decisive.
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Remark on Republican Ticket Decline Echoed by Leaders
In a city report after a broad review from officials, commentators note an unprecedented dip in support for the Republican ticket since the 1892 contest. The piece cites authorities suggesting the current decline reflects a major political moment and calls the situation noteworthy.
Star's Election Returns Fast News at Pioneer Square
A detailed front page note describes Seattle readers gathering at Pioneer Square to hear election results broadcast via a Western Union wire. It promises rapid, uninterrupted coverage with an expert operator reading returns as they arrive and aims to deliver the first nationwide results to the city.
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Chicago vote forecast with heavy turnout expected
With overcast skies and ideal temperature, polling began at 6 this morning. Indications point to a large vote as ballot boxes fill, with predicted totals around 376000 and a strong socialist showing possibly near 50000.
Heavy Early Voting Across Indiana Crowds Line Up at Polls
In Indianapolis and across the state voters form long lines as polling opens at6 a m Heavy turnout reported with record early voting. Reports indicate arrests for alleged illegal voting amid widespread polling chaos.
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Supreme Court appoints watch in Denver district scene
In Denver a supreme court action appointing watch officers creates order amid heavy voting. Lee Animes and other officials influence proceedings as the electoral environment remains bright and cool across Colorado.
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Voter turnout light as fog clears in Kansas City
In Kansas City the early voting period began under foggy skies with turnout unusually light. By midmorning the weather lifted and visibility improved as voters queued at precincts across the city.
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Record-Breaking Iowa Vote Expected in Early Returns
Iowa City note reports early tallies show a record vote with Roosevelt leading the state ticket by a wide margin. Analysts predict turnout may top four years ago, with Roosevelt potentially reaching a large plurality and Parker under pressure from Bryan democrats.
Quiet Election Day Warms Maine Voters
In Augusta Maine voters observe a quiet election day as weather remains mild. Reports show a Republican plurality around 260 thousand in statewide tallies.
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Boston Votes to Break Records in Cool Clear Day
It is clear and cool as Boston braces for a voting day that could set turnout records across Massachusetts with voters heading to polls amid calm weather conditions.
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Michigan Election Returns Loom in Michigan Vote Scene
Detroit voters see heavy turnout as polls open across Michigan. Democratic candidate claims governor’s race while Roosevelt is said to carry the state in early returns. Weather is clear and voting high across the state.
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Minnesotans Ready for Heavy Voting Weather
St Paul Minn Nov 8 Heavy vote is under way in Minnesota. Forecasts claim the revolt will carry the state by 75. Dunn the Republican is projected to be elected governor.
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Missouri Polls Open Early Despite Cloudy Weather
In Missouri, polling began at 6 am with cloudy conditions, improving by mid morning as heavy voting continued. Early boasts claimed victory margins for candidates Roosevelt and Folk, while skeptics doubted Missouri’s status as a sure win for any party.
Weather favors rural vote in Nebraska gubernatorial race
Nov. weather is clear and warm as Nebraska voters prepare for a large turnout in the gubernatorial contest. Lincoln reports the state conceded to Roosevelt by about 56,000 over Watson with Parker Bly in third place.
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New Hampshire Weather and Ballot Cutting Report
Concord New Hampshire November reports fair weather and extensive ballot cutting. Analysts predict the state will lean Republican but with smaller plurality than in 1902.
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Rapid early voting and arrests mark New York election day
New York City reports ballots cast at a rapid pace with many districts seeing counts under one minute in the first hour. Only a few arrests for illegal voting in the first two hours. Saratoga indicates Roosevelt may win a large vote and a big Republican plurality.
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Ohio Town Confusion Delays Election Totals Reported
Fragmentary OCR indicates confusion at a county or town election with totals not yet tallied. Readers are asked to consult continued coverage on page five for full results and explanation of the counting delay.
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